Abstract
Currently the concept and adoption of sustainable development is one of the most commonly adopted in recent time. This paper therefore examines the application of the concept in the physical development process in Lagos State. It delves into literature on physical development efforts with discussions on planning legislations from the colonial period to the present time in Lagos State all aimed at resolving the myriad of problems confronting physical and environmental development in the state. Existing problems identified in the paper are classified into physical/environmental, cultural/sociological, managerial and legislative problems. Efforts towards sustainable development in other parts of the world are examined upon which suggestions are presented on how sustainable physical development can be achieved in Lagos State. Among specific suggestions offered by the paper include need for public participation in planning, capacity building, integration of information technology into planning practice and that planning should not be commercialized.
Highlights
Sustainable development concept is a shift from mere sustained growth of a society to the level whereby such growth does not jeopardize the need of the future generation
This paper has presented a fairly elaborate issues concerning sustainable physical development with emphasis on its application in Nigeria and in Lagos State in particular
This has been done within the backdrop of the concept of physical development, planning, planning problems and sustainable development
Summary
Sustainable development concept is a shift from mere sustained growth of a society to the level whereby such growth does not jeopardize the need of the future generation. Sustainable development is predicated on the articulation and incorporation of environmental and human needs in the pursuit of economic growth and development objectives (Aina, et al, 1992). It has human, soci-economic and physical development dimensions. This paper is concerned primarily with the environmental and physical dimension of the concept of sustainable development. Literature on sustainable development did not lay much emphasis on physical dimension of the concept but it later became apparent that sustainability cannot be achieved in other facets of human development without the compliment of the physical environment. The paper advances presents policy recommendations for Lagos State which include integration of socioeconomic goals with physical planning, unicity urban council and administration, e-planning and privatization of. Other recommendations include need for innovative approaches to environment management, exhibition and replication of best practices, annual awards for best practices and from development control (Permit) to development management
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